body do they come? vers. 44. It is sown a Na∣tural body, it is raised a Spiritual body. And vers. 53. This corruptible must put on Incor∣ruption, and this mortal must put on Immorta∣lity. Such therefore must be the Death: Con∣cerning which as an Enemy take this account.
1. It is a spoiling Enemy. That devests a man of all his wordly Enjoyments, Houses and Lands, Gold and Silver, the fruits of the Earth, the encrease of Corn and Wine, the pleasures of the flesh, sensual delights, the light of the Sun, Society with men, Conversation with friends, the Comfort of Relations, Hus∣band, Wife, Father, Mother, Sons and Daughters, Brethren and Sisters, How sweet, near and dear are these to the Living? But when Death cometh it spoils him of all, and puts an utter, and everlasting end to his use and enjoyment of them, and turneth him naked out of the world. Psal. 49. 16, 17. Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the Glory of his house is encreased. For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him, and vers. 19. They shall never see light. Which our Saviour exempli∣fieth in a Parable Luk. 12. 16. to vers. 20. The rich mans ground brought forth plenti∣fully, till he said to his Soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years, take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But the sad tidings of Death are next brought him, This night shall thy Soul be required. And what is